In Case You Missed Kansas City iOpener 2025
iOpener 2025 was more than an event — it was a testament to what's possible when community, industry, and innovation converge.
iOpener 2025: A Room of Possibility, A Movement in Motion
iOpener 2025 was more than an event — it was a testament to what's possible when community, industry, and innovation converge.
i.c.stars Kansas City and Center for Practical Bioethics Partner to Build Ethical AI Capacity for Underestimated Tech Leaders with Kauffman Foundation Grant
i.c.stars Kansas City, in collaboration with the Center for Practical Bioethics, has been awarded a Capacity Building grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation to develop a new learning pathway focused on ethical Artificial Intelligence (AI). Managed Solutions at Equinix.
Picklepalooza 2025: A Smash Hit for Social Impact
Picklepalooza 2025 brought together 106 players, 70 new attendees, and 11 sponsors for a day of pickleball, purpose, and community.
A Perfect Day on the Green: SIM Chicago’s Golf Outing Raises Funds for i.c.stars
SIM Chicago's Annual Golf Outing brought together tech leaders under perfect summer skies, raising over $8,400 for i.c.stars Chicago. From mulligans to memorable moments, every swing helped create opportunities for the next generation of tech talent in our city.
iOpener 2025: Data, Innovation, and the Power of Community
"Before Cybersecurity, Before AI, it starts with Data"—this year's iOpener theme sparked conversations that went beyond product pitches to real education, predictions, and practices shaping the future of work.
i.c.stars Milwaukee Named Finalist in 2025 BizTimes Nonprofit Excellence Awards
We’re excited to announce that i.c.stars Milwaukee has been named a finalist in BizTimes Media’s Nonprofit Excellence Awards.
Thirty-seven local and regional organizations receive Capacity Building grants to strengthen community impact
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation: Thirty-seven local and regional organizations receive Capacity Building grants to strengthen community impact. Grants support nonprofits advancing college access, workforce development, and entrepreneurship.
Changing Lives Through Leadership: Meet Rosalyn Ford
Today, we’re honored to spotlight one of those changemakers: Rosalyn Ford, Sr. Principal, Director, Managed Solutions at Equinix.
Generac & i.c.stars Shine at Summerfest Tech 2025
Earlier this week at Summerfest Tech 2025, we were thrilled to partner with Generac for a lively and engaging panel discussion highlighting how rethinking talent strategies can have powerful, real-world results.